Rudolph S. Comstock (September 23, 1900 – November 1, 1975) was an
American football
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player who played eleven seasons in the
National Football League
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, for the
Canton Bulldogs
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,
Cleveland Bulldogs
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,
Frankford Yellow Jackets
The Frankford Yellow Jackets were a professional American football team, part of the National Football League from 1924 to 1931, although its origin dates back to as early as 1899 with the Frankford Athletic Association. The Yellow Jackets won ...
,
New York Giants
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and
Green Bay Packers
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. he also served as the head coach of the
Pittsburgh Americans
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of the
second American Football League.
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1900 births
1975 deaths
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Canton Bulldogs players
Cleveland Bulldogs players
Frankford Yellow Jackets players
Georgetown Hoyas football players
Green Bay Packers players
New York Giants players
People from Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Players of American football from Oklahoma
People from Pender, Nebraska
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